Chamberlain University has a 130-year history and the mission to educate, empower, and embolden diverse healthcare professionals who advance the health of people, families, communities, and nations. Our regionally accredited University is comprised of the College of Nursing and the College of Health Professions. Our College of Nursing offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program at 23 locations and online post-licensure degree programs and certificates including RN to BSN, RN to MSN, a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with six Specialty Tracks, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). Our College of Health Professions offers online options with a Master of Public Health degree, Master of Physician Assistant Studies, Public Health Certificate programs, and a Master of Social Work degree. Learn more about Chamberlain University, part of Covista, at www.chamberlain.edu.
There is one very significant way Chamberlain is different than other Universities - Chamberlain Care®. Healthcare education is offered in a culture of service excellence and care in four ways: care for self, care for colleagues, care for patients/clients, care for all. By living Chamberlain Care®, we’ve built a culture in which colleagues and students thrive and we graduate extraordinary healthcare professionals who transform the health of people worldwide.
Chamberlain Care® is the guiding principle we provide to each other and to our students to help our students achieve their goals, reach their dreams and impact healthcare at a national level.
If you're ready to live Chamberlain Care®, we invite you to apply today!
Chamberlain University-Richmond, CA, campus has applied for Accreditation - Provisional from the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA).
Chamberlain University-Richmond, CA. campus anticipates matriculating its first class in September 2027, pending achieving Accreditation - Provisional status. Accreditation - Provisional is an accreditation status granted when the plans and resource allocation, if fully implemented as planned, of a proposed program that has not yet enrolled students appear to demonstrate the program’s ability to meet the ARC-PA Standards or when a program holding accreditation-provisional status appears to demonstrate continued progress in complying with the Standards as it prepares for the graduation of the first class (cohort) of students.
Job DescriptionAre you passionate about shaping the future of healthcare? Chamberlain University is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant - Assistant Professor to join our new Richmond, CA, Master of Physician Assistant Studies Program. This role offers a unique opportunity to teach in various learning environments while contributing to the development of future healthcare leaders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Teaching Excellence: Implement our College’s philosophy and curriculum through engaging classroom, online, and clinical teaching.
- Curriculum Development: Collaborate on didactic and clinical curriculum planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation.
- Course Coordination: Serve as a course coordinator or team instructor, managing both autonomous and shared teaching responsibilities.
- Student Engagement: Provide meaningful feedback to students, support their advising and counseling needs, and assist with remediation.
- Data Management: Help manage databases and evaluate data on student performance, faculty evaluations, national exam results, and more.
- Program Development: Participate in the review and revision of the program's mission and academic policies, and contribute to the admissions process.
- Professional Role Model: Serve as a mentor for students and faculty, promoting professionalism and collaboration within the College and community.
- Scholarly Activities: Engage in professional organizations to promote the PA profession and contribute to the continuous improvement of our programs.
- Master's Degree or higher.
- Two years of full-time teaching experience or three years of clinical experience as a PA.
- Experientially prepared to teach assigned courses.
- NCCPA certified physician assistant (PA-C).
- Maintain current regulatory and practice credentials, as appropriate, based on assignment.
- Excellent communication skills, along with a high level of initiative and prudent judgment.
- Must meet all compliance requirements as specified in the Faculty Handbook. For those working within the clinical setting, additional compliance requirements are outlined in the faculty compliance packet.
In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $130,000 and $170,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements. The position qualifies for the below benefits.
Covista offers a robust suite of benefits including:
- Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- 401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
- Participation in Covista’s Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Relocation Available
For more information related to our benefits please visit: https://careers.covista.com/benefits.
Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation
Skills Required
- Master's Degree or higher
- Two years of full-time teaching or three years of clinical experience as a PA
- NCCPA certified physician assistant (PA-C)
- Excellent communication skills
- Must meet all compliance requirements
What We Do
Covista is America's largest healthcare educator, operating five accredited institutions to expand access to healthcare careers and address workforce shortages.
